Tulsa at Toledo College Football Picks & Predictions 9/16/2017

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Glass Bowl

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Glass Bowl is the venue for the game between the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Toledo Rockets on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Toledo as 7 point favorites. The total has been set at 73. The Rockets are 1-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-1-0. The Golden Hurricane are 1-1-0 ATS and their over/under record is 2-0-0.

Valuable Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 2-0-0 against the over/under

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 1-1-0 against the spread

Important Toledo Rockets Betting Trends

The Toledo Rockets are 1-1-0 against the over/under

The Toledo Rockets are 1-1-0 against the spread

Key Tulsa Golden Hurricane Injuries

08/16/17 RB Ramadi Warren Academics out indefinitely

Key Toledo Rockets Injuries

No key injuries to report

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have run for 668 yards as a unit, which ranks 5th in the nation. They've run 132 times, averaging 5.1 yards per rush as a unit. The Golden Hurricane have been penalized on offense 11 times for 94 yards so far this year, which has them 74th in the country in penalties. They are 18th in Division 1 in points scored with 90. They have run 190 plays this year for 1,099 yards, which ranks them 74th in the nation in total offense. The Golden Hurricane average 5.8 yards per play, which is 66th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 59 1st downs this season, ranking them 10th overall as an offensive unit. Chad President has completed 32 throws while attempting 55 passes for a completion percentage of 58.2%. He has passed for 421 yards this year. He averages 8 adjusted yards per throw and 7.7 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 128.5.

Defensive Statistics

The Golden Hurricane rush defense has given up 78 attempts for 619 yards this season, putting them in 120th place in the country against the run. They have had 12 penalties for 115 yards on defense this year. That places them 72nd in Division 1. Tulsa is 124th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 101. They have given up a total of 1,236 yards on D, which is 124th in the nation. The Golden Hurricane are 128th in yards per play allowed with 9. Opponent offenses have completed 42 throws on 60 attempts against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defense this season, ranking them 86th and 62nd in the country. The Tulsa pass defense has also surrendered a total of 617 yards in the air, which is 110th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have tried 2 field goals this year and made 2, which is 73rd in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100%. Tulsa Golden Hurricane kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 12 for 12 this season. Their punters have accumulated 403 yards on 9 punts, averaging 45 yards per punt. That ranks them 32nd in the NCAA in punting average. Tulsa has returned 9 kicks for 152 yards on special teams, which puts them 35th in kick return yardage. The Golden Hurricane average 17 yards per kick return and they are 19th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 1,251.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Rockets are 27th in Division 1 in points scored with 84. They have run 162 plays this season for 979 yards, which ranks them 37th in the nation in total offense. The Toledo Rockets average 6 yards per play, which is 56th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 53 1st downs this year, placing them 18th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Toledo has run for 433 yards as a team, which ranks 39th in the country. They've run 101 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Rockets have been penalized on offense 16 times for 130 yards so far this season, which has them 29th in the nation in penalties. Logan Woodside has thrown for 546 yards this season. He has completed 38 passes on 58 attempts for a completion percentage of 65.5%. His quarterback rating this year is 156. He averages 9.4 yards per pass attempt and 10.1 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Toledo is 48th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 37. They have surrendered a total of 561 yards on D, which is 44th in Division 1. The Rockets are ranked 52nd in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Opposing offenses have completed 22 passes on 51 attempts against the Toledo defense this season, placing them 25th and 40th in the country. The Toledo Rockets pass defense has also given up a total of 324 yards through the air, which is 50th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 64 attempts for 237 yards this year, putting them in 55th place in D-1 against the run. The Rockets have committed 14 penalties for 115 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 71st in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Toledo is ranked 15th in the nation in punt returns with 6. They've accumulated 47 punt return yards and average 7.8 yards per return, which is 51st in college football. They have returned 3 kicks for 130 yards on special teams, ranking 47th in kick return yardage. The Toledo Rockets average 43 yards per kick return and they are 28th in the country in all-purpose yards with 1,156. The Rockets have attempted 8 field goals this season and made 7, which is 1st in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 88%. Toledo kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 9 for 9 this year. Their punters have totaled 125 yards on 4 punts, averaging 31 yards per punt. That places them 127th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Rockets -7

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